Just as a martial artist hones their skills over time, you too can master the art of life by applying these valuable martial art principles.… Read More The Art of Life: Techniques that Transcend the Dojo
I learned to battle and win against one of the most difficult opponents of all…uncertainty.… Read More Fire!
In Tai Chi, perfection is not necessary or required for benefit.… Read More 5 Ways Tai Chi Helps Me Heal
In its most basic form of martial art practice, no words need to be spoken and no language barriers exist.… Read More The Universal Language of Martial Arts
Let’s face it. We all have days when we do not feel positive, when life takes a difficult direction, or when we are not feeling our best. Even the most positive people struggle with the daily grind and the highs and lows of life. Sometimes it is okay to feel a little off kilter, or… Read More 5 Reasons You Are Incredibly Awesome
Martial arts taught me about overcoming. The air in the dojo is filled with effort and diligence. Learning martial arts creates a situation where you never have the opportunity to give up.… Read More Martial Arts and Mindset
Most people today forget about the importance of effort. They think that success should happen simply because they want it. Many forget the hours of hard work and dedication it takes to reach a pinnacle. Think about climbing a mountain, or learning to fly an airplane. You cannot do it without practice, effort, and the… Read More Today is the Day to Build Your Dream
From her roots as a child in an extremely creative family where narcissism, abuse and neglect existed, Martial art woman, Fran Charlton of Sweden finds a way to turn healing into a silver lining. Listen to her story here:https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Fran-Charlton—A-Womans-Tumultuous-Upbringing-Morphs-into-a-Budo-Mindset-emq41b or here: Podcast Intro: Today I have the honor of presenting probably one of the most… Read More Fran Charlton (Sweden) – A Woman’s Tumultuous Upbringing Morphs into a Budo Mindset
Today will be whatever you make it. Will it be any of these – relaxing, productive, adventurous, spirited, or exciting? There are many choices that you can make to create a memorable and joyful day. However, it is easy to choose the opposite of positive and memorable. Don’t go there! Don’t allow negativity, laziness, complacency,… Read More What Will You Make of Today?
Kristy Hitchens talks about how and why she founded the Pink Belt project in Australia, a  martial art scholarship for women in need, especially victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.In this interview. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Kristy-Hitchens—Empowering-Women-Through-The-Pink-Belt-Scholarship-Program-eluinl or here: She also discusses why women should learn martial arts, how she overcame a physical injury during her… Read More Kristy Hitchins – Empowering Women Through Her Martial Art Pink Belt Scholarship Program
